Chevron Stripes Rock Painting

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare and base coat

   Wash and dry your rock. Paint the entire surface white as a base coat. This will help your bright chevron colors stand out. Let it dry completely before moving to the next step.

2. Draw the zigzag guidelines

   Using a pencil, draw a zigzag pattern across the rock. Start at one end and draw V-shapes that point upward, connecting them across the whole rock. Space the V-shapes evenly to create equal-width stripes.

3. Paint the first color stripe

   Choose your first color and carefully paint the topmost chevron stripe. Stay within the pencil lines. Use the flat brush for the main area and the detail brush near the points of the V-shapes.

4. Add remaining stripes

   Paint each subsequent chevron stripe with a different color, working your way down the rock. Rinse your brush between colors. Let each stripe touch the one above it. Popular color sequences include rainbow order or alternating warm and cool colors.

5. Clean up edges and seal

   Use the detail brush to touch up any uneven edges or points. Make sure all the V-shapes are crisp and clean. Let everything dry completely, then spray with clear sealant for a glossy, protected finish.

6. Add RoxGeo Code

   On the bottom or back of your rock, write ROXGEO.COM followed by a slash and your rock’s unique code (e.g. ROXGEO.COM/ABC123). This lets the finder go directly to your rock’s profile page and log their discovery. If the rock is too small for the full address, write #ROX followed by the code without spaces (e.g. #ROXABC123) — it’s short, easy to search on Google, and leads straight to your rock’s journey page. Use a fine-tip permanent marker or acrylic paint pen, and seal it with clear varnish so the code stays readable through rain, sun, and adventure.